Synonyms of comely
73 similar words · 60 opposite words
Another word for comely is proper. Other synonyms of comely are suitable, personable, apt, allowable and commensurate. The opposite of comely is deform.
Synonyms and similar words for comely
adjectiveOf a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not...
- pulchritudinous
- attractive
- beauteousBeautiful.
- beautifool
- beautiful
- beautimousBeautiful.
- bona varderingAttractive; good-looking.
- bonnie
- breathtaking
- captivating
- cute
- divine figurativelyBeautiful, heavenly.
- esculent“Good enough to eat”; attractive.
- exquisite
- fair
- fetchingAttractive; pleasant to regard.
- fine-lookingHaving a fine and pleasing appearance.
- good-lookingPhysically attractive (of a person).
- good enough to eatSupremely beautiful; aesthetically pleasing.
- handsome
- heavenly figuratively
- knockout
- lovely
- lovesome
- lustriousDazzling, sparkling; beautiful.
- nice
- nice-lookingPleasing to the eye; attractive.
- personableOf a person: having a pleasing appearance; attractive; handsome.
- pretty
- prettifulPretty, beautiful, cute.
- shapelyHaving a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
- sightly
- stunning
- swanlike figuratively
- well-favouredGood-looking or pleasing to the eye; handsome.
- winsomeCharming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.
- sheen archaic, poetic
adjectiveOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate...
- agreeable
- seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
- allowableAppropriate; acceptable.
- appropriate
- apropos
- apposite
- aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- commensurateOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- correct
- expedient
- felicitous
- fit
- fit for purpose BritishAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
- fittingAppropriate, suitable, proper.
- gainandAppropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
- idoneousAppropriate; suitable.
- in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
- likely
- opportune
- properSuited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
- right
- sensible
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tidy
- up to standard BritishOf a necessary standard of quality for its intended use.
- decorous obsoleteAppropriate, suitable.
- meet archaic
- sortable obsolete
adjectivePleasing to the feelings or senses; agreeable, nice, pleasant.
- gratifyingPleasing, satisfying.
- acceptable
- amiable
- charming
- pleasant
- pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
- welcome
adverbSynonym of comelily (“in a comely manner: in an attractive or pleasing manner; in a manner which...
- comelilyIn an attractive or pleasing manner; attractively, beautifully, handsomely, pleasingly.
Opposite of comely
adjectiveOf a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not...
- homelyLacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.
- uncomelyHomely; unattractive.
- bad
- beat slang
- butters UKUgly.
- butt-uglyExtremely ugly.
- clapped slangExtremely ugly; physically unattractive.
- coyote uglyVery ugly.
- deformHaving an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- fuckfaced slang, vulgar
- fugly slangExtremely ugly.
- hideous
- like the back end of a busVery unattractive.
- plug-uglyVery ugly.
- repulsive
- ugly
- ugly as sinExtremely ugly.
- unattractive
- unsightlyDispleasing to the eye.
- unprettyNot pretty.
adjectiveOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate...
- improper
- inappropriate
- unbecoming
- unseemlyInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
- discommensurateNot commensurate.
- malapropos formalOut of place; inappropriate.
- inaptNot apt.
- incommensurateOut of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else.
- inept
- inopportune
- out of line
- out of order
- out of place
- unapt
- unfit
- unsuitableNot suitable.
- unhappy dated
adjectivePleasing to the feelings or senses; agreeable, nice, pleasant.
- abhorrant
- abhorrent
- sickly
- mean
- infernal
- bum
- horrid
- vile
- demonic
- disagreeable
- disgustingCausing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
- distasteful
- foul
- rancid
- fulsome
- grim
- groDisgusting, unpleasant; gross.
- grodyNasty, dirty, disgusting, foul, revolting, yucky, grotesque.
- gross
- grottyUnpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.
- harsh
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- munted Australia, slang
Meaning of comely
- adjective Of a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or handsome.
- adjective Of a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
- adjective Of a thing: beautiful, elegant, well-composed; also, delicate, fine.
comely in other languages
Questions about synonyms of comely
- What is another word for comely?
- Comely has 73 synonyms on Word.ws, such as proper, suitable, personable, apt, allowable, commensurate, good-looking and nice-looking.
- What is the opposite of comely?
- The opposite of comely is deform. Other antonyms of comely are homely, unsightly, bad, unsuitable and unseemly.
- What does comely mean?
- Comely means of a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or handsome.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: comely (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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